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Reopening hinges on jab strategies
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/03/2021
» Vaccination will have a profound impact on Thailand's tourism industry recovery and reopening strategy this year, with 2 million foreign tourist arrivals expected at this juncture, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Ambiguous growth drivers cloud outlook
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/02/2021
» Thailand's economic outlook in the post-Covid-19 period remains vague because of ambiguous growth drivers, with tourism's contribution to GDP unlikely to reach 30% as planned, says a veteran economist.
Researchers predict post-pandemic norms
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 21/04/2020
» Societies and consumer behaviour could enter a "next normal" phase where on-demand needs of goods and services are serviced instantly through smartphone applications after the pandemic ends.
US mulls listing Thailand as currency manipulator
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/01/2020
» Thailand could meet the three criteria of the US Treasury Department's foreign exchange report in the coming periods, possibly putting the country on a monitoring list of currency manipulators, says Siam Commercial Bank's Economic Intelligence Centre (EIC).
Thai AirAsia parent's Q1 profit jumps 76%
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/05/2018
» SET-listed Asia Aviation Plc (AAV), a major shareholder of Thai AirAsia Co Ltd (TAA), has reported a 76% year-on-year rise in its first-quarter net profit, buoyed by strong growth in number of passengers carried, high demand during peak season and the baht appreciation.
Rupee ripples
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/12/2016
» Taking high-value banknotes out of circulation to curb corruption and counterfeiting might seem like a worthy idea, but India's experience has shown that good intentions need to be backed with credible planning.
June sees slight drop in bounced cheques
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 14/07/2016
» The overall number of bounced cheques recorded a slight year-on-year decline last month, suggesting that some businesses had improved earnings to circulate cheque payments.
Households seek more credit
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/07/2016
» Personal loans expanded again in May, indicating that households are still struggling and seeking fresh borrowing.
FPO more optimistic about Q2 year-on-year growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/06/2016
» Thailand's annual economic growth in the second quarter is expected to accelerate at a faster clip than in the previous three months, underpinned by ramped-up public disbursement and buoyant tourism revenue, says the Finance Ministry's Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
World Bank keeps Thai growth forecast at 2.5%
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 29/06/2016
» The World Bank has maintained Thailand's economic growth forecast this year at 2.5% due to impetus from fiscal stimulus and increasing tourism revenue.